Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended the reopening of Churches and Mosques in the state, following the rising cases of Covid-19. The governor made the announcement while fielding questions from Journalists at the states house.
Month: June 2020
Executive Jet Apologizes For Fying Naira Marley to Abuja
After violating government directive on social gathering, the Executive Jet Services Limited, an aviation company, has tendered an apology for flying Naira Marley, a singer, to Abuja for a concert. Recalled that the federal capital territory administration (FCTA) had sealed off the Jabi Lake mall, which hosted the singer, for violating restrictions to slow the…
COVID-19: FG Unveils 6 Conditions for Re-opening of Schools
Federal Ministry of Education announced the conditions that must be fulfilled before it will allow schools to reopen across the country, subsequent to ease of lockdown phase that is being implemented due to the deadly Coronavirus Disease.
BREAKING: Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Resigns From APC
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced this on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
LASCODA Set to Organise Coconut-Based Arts, Crafts Training
The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has set plans in motion to organise a 4-week long coconut-based arts and craft training for residents of the State. The General Manager, LASCODA, Mr. Dapo Olakulehin, who disclosed this recently, explained that the training programme is one…
Gov. Makinde of Oyo State Re-opens School, Organization, Mosque and Churches
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force announced on Monday that it has relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the advent of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic while it announce the re-opening date of selected sectors, School, Public, Private Organisations and Religious establishment in the State on Monday 29th, June, 2020.
Breaking; Fmr. Governor of Oyo State, Isiaka Ajimobi in Coma Due to Covid-19
Former Oyo State Governor, Sen. Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, reported to be in a state of Coma at First Cardiologist Hospital, in Ikoyi Lagos, after he was diagnosed of the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic about 17 days ago and Doctors are trying everything possible to resuscitate him.
Bola Tinubu Condolence Letter to Late Senator Bayo Osinowo
Fmr. Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu writes sober reflection statement as he condoles the family of the late Senator Bayo Osinowo who died earlier today Monday, 15th June 2020 at First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos. “The sudden, unexpected passing of Senator Bayo Osinowo has deeply hurt me and Lagosians. He was more than a…
LASG Warns Private School Owners to Desist from Re-opening of Schools
Lagos State Government warns private Primary and Secondary School owners to desist from re-opening school while ensuring that they adhere to government’s directives to maintain the closure of schools or risk sanction.
Aviation Minister Reacts to Naira Marley Use of ExecuJet’s Flight to Perform at Abuja Concert
Subsequent to public outcry on viral videos where controversial musician, Naira Marley was seen alighting from a private jet, then later featured in a stage concert at Jabi Lake mall, in Abuja. Nigerians on various social media platforms have queried the importance and essence of the concert amidst the Coronavirus restriction and social distance.
Breaking: Lagos Sen. Bayo Osinowo Died of Covid-19 Related at 64 Years
Ealier today, the death of Nigerian lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District Bayo Osinowo popularly known as Pepper was announced to the public, he died few hours ago today, Monday, June 15th 2020, at First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos. The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Inferno Destroys Shops, Houses In Ondo Town
A late-night inferno on Sunday destroyed property worth millions of naira in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The inferno which engulfed 13 shops and two houses occurred at Obanla area of the state capital, a few meters from the popular Oja-Oba market. The fire was suspected to have been caused by gas leaks as sources…
[BREAKING] Senator Osinowo Is Dead
Nigerian lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District Bayo Osinowo popularly known as Pepper is dead. He was reported to have died, a few hours ago at First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos.
Covid-19: Musician Arrested for Robbery in Lagos
Two entertainers, a musician and a pianist, both robbery suspects arrested by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) unit of the Lagos Police Command have confessed that they were forced into robbery by the need to survive the Covid19 lockdown-induced hunger. The suspects: Chinonso Michael, 25 years, an Afro hip – hop singer and Chimelu Victory,…
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Set To Cancel Haj 2020 for First Time Since 1932
According to reports, Saudi Arabia’s authorities are considering cancelling the Haj season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official in the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah told the British newspaper Financial Times. “The case has been carefully studied…
BREAKING: Resident Doctors Embark On Indefinite Strike
After several signs of warning, the Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have finally embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. NARD President, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, announced this while addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. He noted that the union has decided to exempt its members working…
LASTMA Condemns Resurgence of Fake Online Report
The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye has condemned the resurgence of a previously debunked online news alleging that LASTMA officials were banned from arresting motorists who flout the Lagos State Traffic Law. Oduyoye explained that the false report, which was earlier circulated online by an Auto Repair Company…
Matriculation: NOUN VC Enjoins Students On Challenges
Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, has enjoined new students of the university to rise to the challenges of the modern world in their quest for knowledge, including eradicating future diseases like the current Covid-19. He made the call during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony, which was held…
LASUTH Loses 54-Year-Old Nurse To COVID-19
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja has lost a nurse, Mrs Adenike Bakare, to COVID-19. Bakare, who was an Assistant Director, Nursing Services, according to a source, died on Friday and was buried privately in Lagos the same day. “No one is sure of her source of infection; LASUTH is not a designated treatment…
Obaseki Vows Not To Appeal His Disqualification
Governor Obaseki has said that he will not appeal his disqualification from participating in the governorship primaries of the APC. The governor in a statement by his media aide, Crusoe Osagie, said it was needless filing an appeal when the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, had carefully orchestrated the move from the beginning. While calling on…